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Bright Families

Jen Dunlap

Practical nutrition information for families

health & fitness nutrition

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17:40

Moms and Cortisol

Bright Families ·

2023/07/04

If you drag yourself out of bed in the morning and finally get a lift at 4 pm, this episode is for you! Quick and simple tactics for reducing that high cortisol feeling and getting back to a regular rhythm of high (at the right level) in the morning, and lower as the day goes on.

23:07

Test Prep Tips

Bright Families ·

2023/06/22

A quick overview of test prep tips and strategies for the SAT, ACT, and CLT.

09:50

Don’t tell me you don’t need Iron

Bright Families ·

2023/06/18

So many people with “normal” hemoglobin are actually low in iron. Think twice if you’re not feeling great throughout the day.

09:59

College Girls with Irregular Cycles

Bright Families ·

2023/06/12

Why do college girls have irregular cycles? 1) The Dorm Effect, and 2) Different food and activity habits between college and home. This is a quick take on how those two factors play out to make cycles more regular either at home or at school.As always, reach out with questions!

11:48

How to Start Talking to your Daughter about her Period

Bright Families ·

2023/06/10

You might be just as uncomfortable as your daughter with starting this conversation. Here are some quick tips for overcoming your ambivalence and delivering the right amount of information.

24:20

What if My Husband Loves Junk Food?

Bright Families ·

2023/05/13

What do you do when your husband wants to have soda, chips, ice cream, and candy in the house all the time? Here is a long-term perspective to consider, as you diplomatically negotiate and calmly hold your lines on food in your home, and arrive at habits that work for everyone. If you'd like encouragement and support as you get your family's food on track, join us this summer for the Family Food Reset starting June 14th! More details at brightfamilies.com

14:02

Talk to Kids Honestly about Weight

Bright Families ·

2023/04/27

Has your child been struggling with weight? Are you worried about his health, social life, or future opportunities? Does your daughter hate shopping or dressing up? Here are some things to keep in mind for yourself, and ways to start communicating about this touchy issue.

30:55

A Lawyer Mom Talks about Wills, Trusts, and More

Bright Families ·

2023/01/14

Leia Dingott shares why parents need a will, what happens if there isn't a will, and several scenarios that hadn't occurred to me - for instance, that a will can be handwritten to add legal weight, why you should name at least 3 options for who can care for your children, and different options for inheritance and trusts. Her website is Dingottlaw.com

01:08:28

Immune Health Class

Bright Families ·

2023/01/07

Moms Club zoom call about Immune Boosters for the family, with good ideas from several experienced moms. Here's a link to the Amazon Idea List I'm referring to: http://a.co/6pBWkU5

49:45

How to talk to kids about Sex and Porn

Bright Families ·

2023/01/05

Rhonda of Catholicsfreeforlife answers questions about how we can prepare for the conversations we need to have with our teens, and approach them with peace and clarity. If you'd like to reach out for a free consultation, Rhonda can be reached at coachingwithrhonda.as.me

01:05:51

Social Direction for Kids and Teens

Bright Families ·

2023/01/03

Sara and Jen talk about social situations we've counseled kids through, how Sara reaches out to her kids with different communication styles, and what she tells them about different types of family styles, gift buying, visiting neighbors, and awkward moments with friends. Lots of wisdom - Sara has so many great ideas!

13:07

Have you lost your Sparkle?

Bright Families ·

2022/12/23

It happens to the best of us.... and here are a few simple ways to get it back.

11:37

How to Lose Weight with No Time or Little Time

Bright Families ·

2022/12/22

3 levers to pull with no time, and 3 more to pull if you have a bit of time but not much energy or motivation. Don't over-complicate it! Do the easy, high-impact things first.

27:56

Does Your Teen Need or Want to Lose Weight?

Bright Families ·

2022/12/21

How do you approach this complex topic from a nutritional and personal perspective, so your teen will hear you and get the help he or she needs?

54:40

Moms Health Club with Denise Jelinek

Bright Families ·

2022/12/08

Denise Jelinek helps women notice and change their mindset around food and eating, and to see when they are trying to solve non-food problems with food, instead of turning to God and letting their emotions run a natural course. Denise runs both group and private coaching programs to teach women to stop emotional eating. Her website is Turn to God not Food

01:02:53

Safe Herbs Talk for Moms Health Club - 1 hour

Bright Families ·

2022/11/30

21:16

Keeping Kids Safe from Weird People - Part 2

Bright Families ·

2022/11/19

The stories I've shared with my older teens, collected from people in our circle as cautionary tales. I want my kids to have an idea of what's happening if something weird ever does come up. Often people end up in bad situations because they don't recognize them quickly enough, and stories help us recognize things without having experienced them before.

11:44

The solution may be people rather an ideas

Bright Families ·

2022/11/18

So often I think I need a better system or clearer ideas, and then what turns out to be most helpful is an inspiring word or example from another person living the ideas and systems I'm trying to live.

19:21

Nutrition for Anxious Teens

Bright Families ·

2022/11/17

Ideas for more calories and nutrients for teens, particularly those prone to depression and anxiety, and how to manage blood sugar when it's gotten too low.

20:37

Keeping Kids Safe from Weird People

Bright Families ·

2022/11/16

Let's go beyond touching safety and train our kids to notice weird behavior long before it gets to touch. There's usually a grooming period in which the perpetrator tries to build complicity and guilt int he child through a series of "odd" interactions and "don't tell your parents" remarks. Examples of spotting this behavior early as a parent and how to approach the topic with young kids.

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